Our Experts Written by Kourtnee Jackson, Ty Pendlebury Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement How we test What to consider Content Originals, kids' titles and back catalogs all make a difference when deciding which streaming service is worth your money, along with the availability of new releases and blockbuster movies. Examine the library offerings of each streamer to determine whether they carry all episodes of shows you enjoy, movies, older titles or a selection of foreign content. Price Now that most streaming platforms offer ad-based options, you can choose whether you want to pay to watch without commercials, or if tolerating ads is better for your budget. Monthly prices start around $6-$7 and go up to $23, but you can also consider rotating your services to pay less overall for streaming TV in a year. Simultaneous streams With any streaming service, you'll want to know how many screens you can watch at a time. For example, Netflix's ad-based plan allows two simultaneous streams, but you have to upgrade to the premium version if your family needs four screens. Look for platform offerings that let your household stream on multiple devices at once if that's what you need. Table of Contents As streaming services continue to evolve with programming, pricing and features, you may be constantly comparing them all to lay out your subscription needs. With our extensive best list, which includesNetflix, Hulu, Disney Plus andMax, we can help you select which platforms are right for you in the new year. We've reviewed each of these streaming services individually and assigned numeric ratings based on catalogs, app design and features and overall value. Some judgments are based on our tastes for content, so note that if you love a specific show or style of the show, you may have a different favorite. If you want to go beyond on-demand platforms, check out our lineup of the best live TV streaming services. Our Picks Best streaming service overall Netflix View details $7 at Netflix View details Best streaming service for families, Marvel, Star Wars Disney Plus View details See at Disney+ View details Best streaming service for premium content Max View details $10 at Max View details Best budget streamer for network shows Hulu View details $8 at Hulu View details Best value service bundled with Amazon Prime Video View details See at Prime Video View details Best ad-free service with early access to originals Starz View details $10 at Starz View details Best streaming service for hockey, UFC ESPN Plus View details $12 at ESPN Plus View details Best budget service for network shows, sports Peacock View details $6 at Peacock View details Best service for CBS, big cable networks Paramount Plus View details Start at $29.99/yr with code: FALL50! See at Paramount Plus View details Best service for ad-free premium content Apple TV Plus View details $10 at Apple View details Table of Contents